Espoma Organic® Lawn Starter, with proprietary Bio-tone microbes, is a premium lawn food that is ideal for establishing new lawns from seed or sod. It is higher in phosphorus than our other lawn foods, in order to help grow strong root systems. It is made from natural and organic plant food ingredients with no sludges or fillers. The Organics in Lawn Starter break down gradually to provide a safe, long lasting food reservoir throughout the growing season.
All Natural Lawn Starter promotes thick new grass
- First & Only Organic Lawn Starter!
- Safe for kids, pets and the environment
- High Phosphate Formula (3-6-3)
- Granulated for Easy Spreading
- Enhanced with Bio-tone® Microbes
Available in 7.25 lb. and 36 lb. bags
HOW TO USE
If over-seeding an existing lawn, cut the grass first. Then apply Espoma Organic Lawn Starter with a drop or broadcast spreader and be certain to overlap slightly for better coverage. After seeding or sod installation, water and keep the area moist with light frequent watering until the new grass has been cut twice. After that time resume normal watering.
Application Rate: Apply at a rate of 12 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.
Use spreader settings below or spreader manufacturer recommendations.
| Spreader Model |
Spreader Setting |
| All Scotts® Drop Spreaders |
9 |
| All Scotts® Broadcast Spreaders |
10 |
| All Earthway Broadcast Spreaders |
22 |
The above spreader settings will vary according to the rate of walk and the mechanical condition of the spreader. Adjustment to the spreader setting may be required to apply the proper amount.
WHEN TO USE
Apply when seeding a new lawn, over seeding an existing lawn, or starting turf from sod or plugs. Local regulations may restrict the timing of fertilizer applications to lawns.
WHERE TO USE
For use on newly seeded and sodded areas.
BENEFITS
Contains extra Calcium to help strengthen your turf’s physical structure, increases nutrient uptake and protects it from disease.
